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Elbow Room - English Idioms   The idiom "elbow room" refers to having enough room to move in or having the ability to act freely, for example: The concert was so crowded that there was hardly any elbow room at all. This means, there were so many people at the concert that you could barely move. Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching. This convenient, highly structured design means that you can quickly get to grips with each section before moving onto the next. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

TEFL Job in Vietnam (5) Date posted:2015-12-01 | Writer: International English Education | Email: [email protected] We are IEE (International English Education), a premier Test Preparation and College Application service provider. Founded in 2010 by premier teachers who all have MA in TESOL from the USA, we have been on Vietnam market for over 5 years and enjoy delightful Test Prep results. We are now looking for TEFL /TESOL qualified teachers to continue our training success, focusing on SAT/ACT testing. STUDENTS AND LOCATION: Student age group: High School Students Work Site: Hanoi, Cau Giay District REQUIREMENTS: Native speakers, non native speakers, Vietnamese teachers are all welcome. TEFL/ TESOL qualified. Experienced SAT/ ACT teacher preferred Having valid SAT/ ACT score preferred...  [Read more]

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences The Many Roles of the Teacher in the ESL Classroom The role of a teacher is constantly changing throughout the day. The teacher's role can be influenced by: the lesson, the students, and the circumstances that might arise during a classroom session. Teachers frequently perform various roles when teaching students, some of these roles include: instructor, facilitator, mentor, psychologist, counselor, and policeman. Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: A teacher can act as an instructor. A teacher can act as a facilitator. A teacher can act as a mentor. A teacher can act as a psychologist. A teacher can act as a counselor. A teacher can act as a policeman. Are you ready to teach English Abroad? Related Articles: Check out what...  [Read more]

How to Pronounce 'ASSERTATION' - English Pronunciation   In this episode, we cover the pronunciation of the word assertation. This word is a noun and describes the act of asserting. The word comes from the Medieval Latin word 'assert?ti?n' meaning ?to affirm or assert?. Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching. This convenient, highly structured design means that you can quickly get to grips with each section before moving onto the next. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

How to Pronounce 'BOWDLERIZE'- English Grammar   In this episode, we cover the pronunciation of the word bowdlerize. This word is used to refer to the act of removing improper or offensive material in order to make it weaker or less effective. Some synonyms for bowdlerize include censor, expurgate or edit. Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching. This convenient, highly structured design means that you can quickly get to grips with each section before moving onto the next. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

How to Pronounce 'INCULCATE' - English Pronunciation   In this episode, we cover the pronunciation of the word "inculcate". This word is a verb and describes the act of teaching something through frequent repetitions. The word can be traced back to the Latin "inculcare", meaning "to tread on." Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching. This convenient, highly structured design means that you can quickly get to grips with each section before moving onto the next. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts  [Read more]

Tue, 01 Oct 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The Importance of Utilizing Different Roles in The Classroom Education is one of the most important bricks at the foundation of every society and high-quality education can only be achieved with the help of well-prepared teachers who care about the learning of their students. A teacher should not only master and constantly be up to date with the changes in the field of the subject he/she is teaching but also be able to convey his/her message in such a way that the students understand and enjoy. Table of Contents Choice of Activities Lesson Stages Grouping Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Catalina T. Please note that this blog post...  [Read more]

Wed, 29 May 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Maintaining Discipline in The Classroom At some point in a teachers' teaching career, the teacher will have to deal with misbehaving students and conflict which might occur during a class. This is where maintaining discipline get put into action. Disciplining is not as simple as it seems, there are many different factors to consider before conducting a punishment. The teacher will not have a problem with this if the teacher knows how to deal with them correctly or prevent them from happening in the first place. Table of Contents Important Factors Attention Are you ready to become a TEFL teacher? Related Articles Listen to this blog post: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Amelie R. Please note that this blog...  [Read more]

Thu, 30 Jan 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How to Organize Students With Learning Difficulties While most of us think of mental disabilities when we hear "learners with Difficulties" there are many other kinds of difficulties that our students may be faced with. Some of these difficulties are to some extent, within a teacher's control however most are completely out of the teacher's control. Table of Contents Attention Request Challenges at Home Psychological Issues Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Karissa Z. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Attention Request Seeking attention or feeling incompetent are...  [Read more]

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How to Manage a Class Aged 12-14 at the Beginning of the School Year Class management is essential. I have been teaching art classes for three years now, and especially with art classes, a well-managed classroom is fundamental for a lesson to be successful. Table of Contents My Experience The Importance of Rules Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Verdonck H. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. My Experience At the beginning of my career, I thought that my students and I could act as equals, like friends, but that was not the case. Soon they began to think of my classes as being...  [Read more]

TEFL in Hatyai, Thailand. Date posted:2006-09-13 | Writer: Stamford College | Email: [email protected] We are accepting applications for the position of Primary (Prathom) Year 1 at our bilingual school in Hatyai. The position is to act as homeroom teacher for a class of approx 25 students, teaching general English and thematic English. Our bilingual school has a staff of 15 non-Thai English teachers who work with the Thai teaching and admin staff. We offer a monthly salary, generous paid leave, work permit/long term visa, social security/medical and a few other minor benefits. This position is open to EFL qualified native speakers of English only, and please submit a brief resume to [email protected] for further detail Below you can read feedback from an ITTT...  [Read more]

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences My Philosophy on The Classroom Discipline Discipline is an important aspect of any classroom working with younger students. I currently work at a middle school, and discipline is foundational to creating an inclusive, welcoming classroom environment. Adolescents at this stage are typically very confrontational towards authority and are testing the waters to what they can get away with, or disobey their teachers. I've noticed that teachers who set strict rules at the beginning of the year, tend to have an easier time maintaining authority in the classroom and keeping students engaged. Table of Contents Basic Rules Approach to Solving Problems Chunking Emotional Regulation Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course!...  [Read more]

Female full time teacher required to teach TEFL in Kuwait Date posted:2007-02-07 | Writer: HSE Europe | Email: [email protected] Our client is a major petroleum company in Kuwait. We are currently looking to recruit 2 Experienced English Instructors to join our team. You will be required to teach both General and Technical English to prepare and support Female Kuwaiti students (High school Diploma holders) on a pilot female BTEC training programme within the Petroleum Sector. Prior experience of this sector is not required for the post. The ideal candidate will be flexible, adaptable and resourceful. Previous experience of the Middle East would be an advantage but is not essential. Working in Kuwait is a pleasant experience and culturally diverse, offering everything that you...  [Read more]

Thu, 26 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Cultural Stereotypes and Cultural Sensitivity For many people who travel, considering the cultural norms of whatever country you are visiting helps ensure a smooth trip. Table of Contents Stereotypes Basic Manners in Different Countries First Impression Rapport and Relationships Correct Speech My Personal Experience Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Listen to this blog post Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Ryan A. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Stereotypes It is quite unfortunate that travellers from the United States often have a bad reputation for being loud, inconsiderate, and oblivious. While...  [Read more]

Jobs in Vietnam For TEFL Qualified Teachers (2) Date posted:2016-09-11 | Writer: Summa Education | Email: [email protected] Have you considered working and traveling abroad using your TEFL skills? We are a small, dedicated group of teachers and local staff in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam who help our students achieve their dreams of studying abroad in American universities and private high schools. Our students are looking for competitive scores on the SAT, SSAT, and ACT, as well as a solid foundation in academic reading and writing skills. Why choose Summa Education? Cool benefits: ●            Above-market compensation for our teachers ($18-30 per hour, plus paid non-teaching hours)...  [Read more]

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas 7 Principles of Effective ESL Classroom Management Try picturing this: students running around their desks, paper airplanes flying everywhere, and students yelling loudly, giving you a migraine. Does this sound familiar? It's a teacher's worst nightmare - an out-of-control classroom. Table of Contents 1. Lay Down The Rules 2. Build Rapport With Your Students 3. Be Prepared 4. Offer Your Students Praise 5. Give Incentives To Students To Do Their Best 6. Keep Your Temper In Check 7. Act As An Ideal Model Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate VICTOR...  [Read more]

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Planning Lessons to Achieve Better Results in ESL In all times when we need to do some activity, we need to think about what to do first, what to do second and what to do last. The same thing when we want to teach; we need to think about the order and the content of this lesson. In other words, we need to plan our lessons. A lesson plan is a detailed tool gathered in a soft or hard form to give instructions to the teacher. So, why planning lessons is important? Table of Contents The act of planning a lesson is a very capturing process. The essential purpose of the lesson plan is to guide teachers. Also, lesson planning is of great importance for new teachers. Another outstanding factor is that learners are considered as main benefits...  [Read more]

TEFL Vacancy in Taiwan Date posted:2009-02-10 | Writer: Ivy League English School | Email: [email protected] Ivy League English school is now looking for a TEFL qualified foreign teacher to begin immediately. Weekly hours are around 20-25. Schedule is flexible, all ages of students are available, and the school management is friendly and accommodating. ARC and health insurance guaranteed. Compared to big cities, Yilan is only about 10 minutes from the beach and 15 minutes from the mountains. If you like the outdoors and nature, this is the perfect option. Housing is also available within walking distance of the school if desired. If arriving from other cities for an interview, we will pick you up at the Yilan train station. If interested, act soon. Please call school co-director Ann...  [Read more]

TEFL Job in Korea (2) Date posted:2012-08-16 | Writer: WorknPlay | Email: [email protected] Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching.   The unit share the various themes or tools that one could use while teaching English for business purposes - like case studies...  [Read more]

TEFL Job in Korea (2) Date posted:2012-08-16 | Writer: WorknPlay | Email: [email protected] Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching.   The unit share the various themes or tools that one could use while teaching English for business purposes - like case studies...  [Read more]

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas The Power and Practicality of Visual Aids in the Classroom Examples of visual aids include real objects (referred to as realia), pictures, photographs, menus, timetables, and models. They may be authentic materials not designed for teaching (authentic material) or created specifically for the classroom (non-authentic material). Table of Contents Why are visual aids useful? They can be used to elicit language. Visual aids can stimulate discussion. They can act as an aid to memory. The use of visual aids can reduce Teacher Talk Time (TTT). Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! Why are visual aids useful?...  [Read more]

Fantastic Opportunity to Teach EFL in England! Date posted:2012-08-29 | Writer: Camp Beaumont | Email: [email protected] Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching.   Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! Check out ITTT's Blog Posts Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL certification course. Each of our online courses is broken down into concise units that focus on specific areas of English language teaching.   This unit looked on the types of material that can be used in a class, methods on how they...  [Read more]

EFL Teachers Needed in Poland Date posted:2016-04-28 | Writer: The Best Language School | Email: [email protected] The Best Language School is based in Kostrzyn upon Odra on the Polish-German border (90 Km from Berlin City Centre). We are currently looking for a native level speaker of English to take up work as an EFL teacher starting on July 1st, 2016 for at least one year till 30. June 2017 (with summer camp 26.07.2015-06.08.2015). Please apply only if you are a mentally strong person, resistant to a culture shock and interested in living in a peaceful town without any special entertainment options. You should concentrate on helping the school grow and become a key employee in the school in the future through being goal-oriented and working hard. The perfect candidates...  [Read more]

Mon, 15 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Evaluation and Testing for Better Learning and Teaching Results Evaluation is defined as the act of considering or examining something to judge its value, quality, importance, extent, or condition Table of Contents What is Testing? We might be tempted at times to consider an evaluation the same as a test. Booth evaluation and testing are scientific and thus are carried out with certain laid down cannons and rules. So, at the end of the test, there will be a result, which will be used as an assessment of the evaluation process. Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Kum P. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the...  [Read more]

What is the difference between TEFL and IELTS? TEFL and IELTS, while both situated within the realm of English language education, serve distinct purposes: In essence, while TEFL certifies teaching capabilities, IELTS gauges English language proficiency. Table of Contents What does TEFL stand for? What does IELTS stand for? What does TEFL stand for? TEFL stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language. It is a widely used term in the teaching profession, referring to the instruction of English to non-native speakers. It is primarily used in contexts where English is taught in countries where it is not the native language, for instance, teaching English to French speakers in France. However, it also broadly applies to any context or location where English is being taught. In addition...  [Read more]

Fri, 13 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Decreasing Teacher Talking Time and Its Effect in the Classroom One of the most difficult aspects of English teaching is not grammar or even structure; it's the externalization of ideas through the act of speaking with the teacher or students. The thought seems trivial but when put in an environment where the language taught overrides their own most students have a hard time organizing their ideas and thoughts to form coherent sentences that expresses what is on their minds. Table of Contents Challenges Ways to work on it Repetition Activities Other ideas How to deal with reluctant students Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Alvin M....  [Read more]

Wed, 11 Dec 2019 Federico Riva Teaching Ideas The Ways a TEFL Instructor Influences Their Learners Teachers are people who help, motivate, and encourage students to acquire knowledge. Their role in society should not be underestimated, as they tend to have a significant influence on student achievement, discipline, and overall intelligence. Many personality characteristics can be linked with a good teacher, such as their ability to be kind, patient, lively, knowledgeable, and caring amongst many other things. Their primary role in the classroom, however, should be to effectively encourage learning. Almost everyone can name a teacher who stands out amongst the rest not because they gave easy A's, but rather due to their ability to fully engage and inspire their class. Table of...  [Read more]

TEFL in Sudan (Khartoum) Date posted:2006-11-06 | Writer: Winner Language Institute | Email: [email protected] What are we recruiting? Graduate, qualified, specialist teachers of British English. Where are we recruiting? One of the most cosmopolitan cities in Africa. When are we recruiting? As soon as possible. We are a new language institute, with a modern school located in the Garden City area of Khartoum and we need to recruit more teachers:  ·  you must have at least a Bachelor's degree (minimum standard UK 2.2 or equivalent);  ·  you must have been educated in a British school and your own knowledge of written and spoken British English must be of native speaker standard; and  ·  you must be a specialist teacher of English (EFL, ESOL, ELTA),...  [Read more]

What is the difference between TEFL and IELTS? The answer to this query is multifaceted as the acronyms TEFL and IELTS represent entirely different concepts. In the field of English language education, a myriad of abbreviations are employed to simplify the reference to various tests, certificates, and courses. TEFL and IELTS are two such abbreviations widely recognized by English teachers and learners worldwide. We delve deeper into the meaning behind these acronyms below. What does TEFL stand for? TEFL stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language. It is a widely used term in the teaching profession, referring to the instruction of English to non-native speakers. It is primarily used in contexts where English is taught in countries where it is not the native language, for instance,...  [Read more]

Wed, 18 Sep 2019 Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Lesson Planning: The Roles of Study and Activate Stages The most helpful teaching strategy that I learned about in this course was ESA lesson planning. An ESA lesson is one that includes three distinct stages: Engage, Study, and Activate. A successful lesson should include all three components, beginning with an engaging stage and concluding with an activated stage. I plan to use this framework for my own lesson planning because it is flexible, yet has enough structure to establish students' expectations for how they will learn during every class period. I especially like the distinction between study and activate because it helps me understand the role of different types of activities in a lesson. Table of Contents Types of...  [Read more]